Wrathprayer “The Sun of Moloch: The Sublimation of Sulphur’s Essence, Which Spawned Death and Life” CD
ANTI-GOTH 206 / COMMAND 005
Released in conspiracy with Ross Bay Cult

(Description by J. Campbell)
Wrathprayer are among those bands for which their work is an extension of a broader philosophical and metaphysical aesthetic. “The Sun of Moloch: The Sublimation of Sulphur’s Essence Which Spawns Death and Life” is the full title of the band’s debut LP and conveys the atmospheric density surrounding the work within. The band’s excellent “In Utter Darkness” demo cast a broad shadow across the underground upon its release in 2009. Wrathprayer avoided the temptation of forgoing quality in the name of capitalizing upon the interest generated by their demo preferring, instead, to move slowly and deliberately in the preparation of their debut album. As a result of this effort, “The Sun of Moloch” represents an exceptional merging of artistic visions and far exceeds the quality of the demo. Recognizing Black Metal’s propensity for spiritual depth as opposed to its tendency toward antagonistic angst, Wrathprayer attempt on this album to achieve something grander than mere recitation of their music. “The Sun of Moloch” carries with it the weight of ceremony. Even the minor imperfections left in the recording evoke a sense of trance and chaotic abandon rather than ineptitude. Wrathprayer perfectly balance the simplistic evil of their sound with a sophisticated and intricate ability to conceive songs. Each riff woven together into a composite whole and each song, in turn, fitting together to create a ghastly image. It is also clear that Wrathprayer understand the virtue of presenting their music in a suitable context. To that end, the band retained the services of two of the most important artists active in the underground at this time. The cover art, executed by the inimitable Denis Forkas, is arguably among the most impressive pieces to ever adorn any metal album. Two additional exquisite etching pieces by Manuel Tinnemans are also included with this album, the packaging of which is every bit as powerful as the sonic manifestations possessed within. Hallucinatory revelation as the blade caresses flesh in ritualistic embrace. The regal Sun of Moloch burns the blood-drenched soil.

(Description by J. Campbell)
By now, Masacre’s status as one of the seminal bands in the late-1980s/early-1990s South American Death Metal scene should be undeniable. Following on the heels of NWN!’s reissue of the early MLP material featured in the “Metal Medallo Attack” box set, NWN! and Obliteration Records have reissued the CD version of Masacre’s barbaric demos. “Imperio del Terror” (1989) and “Cáncer de Nuestros Días” (1990) stand as two of the most ferocious expressions of Medallin violence ever committed to tape. Featuring impenetrable fields of the razor wire guitar sound that characterized the Medallin sound, these demos are far more bestial than the sound the band would achieve one year later on its first MLP and LP. While Masacre’s penchant for melody and atmosphere is present on these embryonic recordings, the band’s approach here is characterized by more frenzied attack. These recordings are valuable not only to see Masacre’s progression, but for the intrinsic virtues of the demos themselves. The production on these demos, superior to much of the South American demo material from the era, makes them thoroughly listenable and allows them to stand on their own without reference to the melancholic and oppressive sound the band would later adopt.

(Description by J. Campbell)
Demonomancy is among the very few bands who secured a release through NWN! the traditional way; that is, by sending a copy of their excellent self-released demo, “Bearers of Black Arts.” The infernal intensity of Demonomancy’s sound has only progressed in the past year and the new EP entitled “Rites of Barbaric Demons” will certainly secure them a well-deserved place in the underground realms in which they lurk. Demonomancy hail from the occult depths of Rome and exist to desecrate and dismantle Italy’s holy infrastructure. Performing and recording as a three-piece, Demonomancy are maniacal in their intentions, yet calculated in their approach. They play primitive Black Metal in the vein of Beherit, Archgoat, and Demoncy, but with a sensitivity to production and precision that is uncharacteristic of most bands who tread these paths. No guitar solos or extraneous influences are utilized to distract the listener. Instead, the band relies solely upon its songwriting which highlights the band’s seamless fusing of cacophonous riffs and unpredictable changes in tempo. The production on this EP suits the work perfectly. All of the instruments are distinguishable and mixed according to the need of the song as a whole. The final result is a diabolical festival of ritualistic violence and blasphemy.

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